1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP) has 241 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 27 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Sable |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
