2001 Mercury Sable vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 570 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Vauxhall Victor 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 1964 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1964 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1964 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 1964 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sable | Victor |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
