2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1986 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Subaru Leone would be higher. 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 196 more horse power than 1986 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1986 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 852 kg more than 1986 Subaru Leone. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 1986 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Sable | Leone |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
