1987 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 85 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Electra | Sable |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2760 mm |
