2008 Geely CK 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 Geely CK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Geely CK would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 792 kg more than 2008 Geely CK.
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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Geely CK. (128 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Geely CK. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2008 Geely CK has manual transmission. 2008 Geely CK 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Geely CK | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Geely | Mercury |
Model | CK | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 263 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1832 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |