2008 Ford E-150 vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 815 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford E-150. 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | E-150 | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |