1978 Mazda 929 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 762 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 78 L |
