2004 Mercury Sable vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP) has 141 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 213 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Sable | 930 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
