2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 555 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | Silvia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |