2005 Mercury Sable vs. 1975 Renault 30
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 30 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 23 more horse power than 1975 Renault 30. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 251 kg more than 1975 Renault 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 30. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 1975 Renault 30 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Sable | 30 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 67 L |
