2003 Mercury Sable vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 825 kg more than 1981 Talbot Samba. 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (85 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1981 Talbot Samba has manual transmission. 1981 Talbot Samba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
Make | Mercury | Talbot |
Model | Sable | Samba |
Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |