2009 Mercury Sable vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 1362 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Sable | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sable | Minica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2010 mm |