1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Oldsmobile 442 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 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sable | 442 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
