1971 Mazda Familia vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 1181 kg more than 1971 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda Familia | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Sable |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2870 mm |
