1972 Mazda Chante vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda Chante would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1972 Mazda Chante. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Mazda Chante | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Chante | Sable |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 358 cc | 3496 cc |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |