1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP) has 166 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 193 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati Shamal | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | Shamal | Sable |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 445 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
