2001 Mercury Sable vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 143 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
Because 1977 Opel Monza 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 1977 Opel Monza. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1977 Opel Monza has manual transmission. 1977 Opel Monza 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 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Sable | Monza |
Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |