2007 Maserati GranSport 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 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable 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 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GranSport 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.
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2007 Maserati GranSport | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | GranSport | Sable |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 78 L |