1989 Mercury Sable vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1989 Mercury Sable is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 460 kg more than 1989 Mercury Sable.
Because 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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.
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1989 Mercury Sable | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Sable | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2513 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3050 mm |