1991 Acura Legend vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura Legend would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura Legend (160 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 15 kg more than 1991 Acura 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (246 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura Legend. (220 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura Legend. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1991 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1991 Acura Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura Legend | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | Legend | Sable |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2673 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
