1967 Holden HR vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 542 kg more than 1967 Holden HR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Holden HR 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 1967 Holden HR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Holden HR | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | HR | Sable |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3048 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |
