1980 Audi Sport vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Sport has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Sport | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | Sport | Sable |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2133 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |