1986 Mazda 929 vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1986 Mazda 929. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 775 kg more than 1986 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda 929 | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 929 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
