1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Tercel 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 83 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 730 kg more than 1982 Toyota Tercel. 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Tercel. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Tercel has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Tercel 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 | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Tercel |
Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |