2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 420 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Rekord 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 1969 Opel Rekord. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Sable | Rekord |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |