2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Lybra and 2005 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 217 kg more than 2005 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Lybra | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
