2004 Mercury Sable vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 88 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry.
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, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (207 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Camry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
