2005 Mercury Sable vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 145 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sable | 164 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
