1973 BMW Touring vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 480 kg more than 1973 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, 2002 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Touring | Sable |
Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |