2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Lancia Lybra is newer by 1 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 138 kg more than 2006 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (156 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Lybra | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 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 |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
