1960 DKW Junior vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 DKW Junior would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1960 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 810 kg more than 1960 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 DKW Junior. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1960 DKW Junior has manual transmission. 1960 DKW Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 DKW Junior | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | DKW | Mercury |
| Model | Junior | Sable |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 85 L |
