2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1970 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 85 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Pontiac Bonneville. 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, 1970 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 1970 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Sable | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3210 mm |
