2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1983 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 590 kg more than 1983 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Sable | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
