Dutch legend Van Basten played for the Rossoneri from 1987 to 1993 - during which he scored 90 goals in 140 appearances.
After his move from Barcelona to Milan, Ibrahimovic seems to have recovered the form that made him such a feared striker at rivals Inter - and his performances have seen AC rocket to the top of the Serie A standings.
While Sacchi conceded it was not fair to compare the Swede to Van Basten, he did feel Ibrahimovic cuold end up matching the Dutchman's individual and team honours.
Writing in his La Gazzetta dello Sport column, Sacchi said:"I don't believe it's right to judge whether Ibrahimovic or Marco is better.
"I would be less objective having coached Marco and benefited from his extraordinary ability.
"However, I must recognise that the actual 'Ibra' is not worth any less. Marco was perhaps more elegant and until this year more capable of linking with the team.
"Ibra hadn't always showed continuity and the ability to move himself with and for the team across the entire pitch until this season," he continued.
"The Swede has returned [to Italy] after being a partial failure at Barcelona with the desire to redeem himself which has increased his openness and today he has completely exploded.
"He collaborates in defence, and in attack he doesn't just exploit his technical and physical potential, but moves in the time that the team wishes.
"If he keeps going this way, Ibra will equal Van Basten in international victories and individual achievements.
"Marco won three Ballon d'Or awards. Ibra has matured and has transformed from a soloist into a complete footballer."
Milan are six points clear at the top of the Serie A table but have a tough encounter coming up against last season's runner-ups Roma. They will hope Ibra can continue his sizzling form against the Lupi. (espnstar)