2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 and 2008 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,199 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Because 2008 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 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, 2008 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S8 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5199 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
