1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1957 Berkeley Sports has manual transmission. 1957 Berkeley Sports will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Berkeley | Mercury |
| Model | Sports | Sable |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 78 L |
