1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 22 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Sable |
Year Released | 1985 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |