1998 Mazda Laputa vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Laputa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Laputa would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Laputa.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Laputa. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1998 Mazda Laputa has manual transmission. 1998 Mazda Laputa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Mazda Laputa | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Laputa | Sable |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 78 L |