1989 BMW 750 vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 125 kg more than 1989 BMW 750.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 750 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 78 L |
