2009 Mercury Sable vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 624 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Because 1982 Toyota Supra 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 1982 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Sable | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Supra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1926 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
