1998 Ford Libre vs. 2009 Mercury Sable

To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Libre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Libre would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1998 Ford Libre. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Libre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 628 kg more than 1998 Ford Libre. 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Libre. (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Libre. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Libre has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Libre 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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