2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 52 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Sable | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Sable | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |