2002 Mercury Sable vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Sable | 1990 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sable | Debonair |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
