1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2000 Mercury Sable

To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 836 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.

Because 1990 Bentley Turbo 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 1990 Bentley Turbo. 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (248 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Bentley Turbo 2000 Mercury Sable
Make Bentley Mercury
Model Turbo Sable
Year Released 1990 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3001 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 316 HP 0 HP
Torque 750 Nm 248 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1574 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2760 mm


 

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