1975 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 472 kg more than 1975 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Cortina 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 1975 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Cortina | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Cortina | Sable |
Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 85 L |