1955 Fiat 600 vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 938 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 600 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
