2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 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 15 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Sable | 240 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
