1977 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 367 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Estate | Sable |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
