1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 585 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 1971 Lancia Stratos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (246 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Stratos | Sable |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |
