2001 Mercury Sable vs. 1967 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan Sunny 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 109 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 865 kg more than 1967 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 1967 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
