1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick LeSabre 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 1976 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Sable |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |