1956 AC Ace vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 616 kg more than 1956 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1956 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Ace | Sable |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 85 L |
