1974 Mazda 616 vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 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 74 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 598 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mazda 616 | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 616 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
