2007 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 507 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
