1986 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Regal (235 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 23 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Regal | Sable |
Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 448 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |