1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 479 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair 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:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Corsair | Sable |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
