2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 39 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 2008 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. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Sable | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
