2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volvo 850 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 850 (167 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 70 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (230 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1992 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1992 Volvo 850 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 | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Sable | 850 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |