1976 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 225 kg more than 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 De Tomaso Longchamp | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
| Model | Longchamp | Sable |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
