2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP) has 370 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 151 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Sable | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 523 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
