2005 Mercury Sable vs. 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 75 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. (79 HP @ 2200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 129 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Because 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercury Sable | 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |