1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona 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 113 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 565 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona 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 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
