2005 Mercury Sable vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 34 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Because 1973 Nissan President 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 1973 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 1973 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | President |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2860 mm |
