2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 285 kg more than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 1993 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |
