1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 669 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Triumph Herald 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 1963 Triumph Herald. 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1963 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1963 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Sable | Herald |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 29 L |
