2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2007 Fiat Albea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 414 kg more than 2007 Fiat Albea. 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Albea. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2007 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Sable | Albea |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |