1968 BMW 2800 vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
Because 1968 BMW 2800 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 1968 BMW 2800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1968 BMW 2800 has manual transmission. 1968 BMW 2800 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:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 2800 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
