1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 765 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1998 Abarth Stola has manual transmission. 1998 Abarth Stola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | Stola | Sable |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
