1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 615 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia 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:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Appia | Sable |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |