1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Cadillac Calais (228 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 562 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, 1969 Cadillac Calais (710 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 1969 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac Calais | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Calais | Sable |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
