2003 Mercury Sable vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Cedric 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 50 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 290 kg more than 1986 Nissan Cedric. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Nissan Cedric 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 1986 Nissan Cedric. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Cedric. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Cedric 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 | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
