2001 Mercury Sable vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina 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 70 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 525 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Morris Marina 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 1971 Morris Marina. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina 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 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Sable | Marina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
