2002 Mercury Sable vs. 1985 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 270 kg more than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet.
Because 1985 Venturi Cabriolet 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 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1985 Venturi Cabriolet (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1985 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1985 Venturi Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 1985 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Mercury | Venturi |
Model | Sable | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |