1985 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Mercury Sable

To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate.

Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Estate. 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Buick Estate 2008 Mercury Sable
Make Buick Mercury
Model Estate Sable
Year Released 1985 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6598 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 182 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 435 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2870 mm


 

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