2008 Ford Maverick vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2008 Ford Maverick 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Ford Maverick. 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Maverick | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Maverick | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |