1991 Acura Legend vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 14 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Acura Legend (160 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Acura Legend weights approximately 37 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura Legend. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura Legend | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | Legend | Sable |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2673 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
