2002 Mercury Sable vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 574 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Sable | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
