1997 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 995 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford Mustang | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Sable |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 590 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 728 Nm | 338 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |