1978 Fiat 127 vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 127 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 109 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 805 kg more than 1978 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 127. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 127 | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 127 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2760 mm |
