1988 Mazda RX-7 vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 280 kg more than 1988 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Mazda RX-7 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 1988 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda RX-7. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1988 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1988 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Mazda RX-7 | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | RX-7 | Sable |
Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |