1988 Citroen Visa vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (201 HP) has 166 more horse power than 1988 Citroen Visa. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 782 kg more than 1988 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (281 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen Visa | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercury |
| Model | Visa | Sable |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
