2004 Mercury Sable vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 448 kg more than 1960 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Riley 4 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 1960 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Sable | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | Mercury | Riley |
Model | Sable | 4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |