2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 207 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 207 (176 HP @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2007 Peugeot 207 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Sable | 2007 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Sable | 207 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
