2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 605 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 51 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 605.
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, 1989 Peugeot 605 (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 605 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:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Sable | 605 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
