2007 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 117 kg more than 2007 Ford Expedition.
Because 2007 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Expedition | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Expedition | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 78 L |