1972 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 895 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Touring | Sable |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
