1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1963 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Cedric 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 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Sable (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 1963 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
