1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto 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 24 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 420 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto 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:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Concerto | Sable |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
