1960 Land Rover 88 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 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 114 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (248 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 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 Land Rover 88 | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | 88 | Sable |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |