2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 268 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mondeo | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 78 L |