1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 43 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (152 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 105 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2003 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. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | 88 | Sable |
Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |