1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 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 129 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 950 kg more than 1966 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Mercury | Trabant |
| Model | Sable | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 24 L |
