2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Tercel 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 190 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Tercel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Tercel has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Tercel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Tercel |
Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2440 mm |