1978 Fiat Strada 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 Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Strada 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 93 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Strada. (60 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 690 kg more than 1978 Fiat Strada. 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) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Strada. (91 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Strada | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Strada | Sable |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |
