1995 Lancia Delta vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lancia Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lancia Delta would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 392 kg more than 1995 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Delta. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lancia Delta | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Delta | Sable |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
