1989 Honda Legend vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 Honda Legend.
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, 2003 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Legend. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Legend has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Legend | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Legend | Sable |
Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2674 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |