2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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 5,996 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (551 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 904 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.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 551 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |