1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 740 kg more than 1957 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Morris Minor 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 1957 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Sable | Minor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
