2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 1186 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Morris Minor 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 1958 Morris Minor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Sable | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 45 L |
