1957 AC Ace vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 671 kg more than 1957 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Ace | Sable |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
