1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 400 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |
