2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Volvo C70
To start off, 2008 Volvo C70 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo C70 (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable.
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, 2008 Volvo C70 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2008 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Sable | C70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
