2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Mercury | Lamborghini |
| Model | Sable | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4345 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1184 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
