2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 207 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (154 HP) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 207. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 353 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207. 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207. 2005 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. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2007 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Sable | 207 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |