2009 Mercury Sable vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla 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 141 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 936 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Toyota Corolla 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 1985 Toyota Corolla. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Sable | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1926 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |