1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 505 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Buick Invicta 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 1961 Buick Invicta. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Invicta | Sable |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
