1968 Holden Belmont vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 212 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont.
Because 1968 Holden Belmont 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 Holden Belmont. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Belmont | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Belmont | Sable |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
