1967 DAF 44 vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 DAF 44 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 110 more horse power than 1967 DAF 44. (43 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1967 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 725 kg more than 1967 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DAF 44. (80 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DAF 44 | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | DAF | Mercury |
| Model | 44 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
