2007 Acura TSX vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TSX would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Acura TSX.
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, 2008 Mercury Sable (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TSX. (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TSX | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | TSX | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |