2008 Mercury Sable vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 143 kg more than 1998 Volvo S80.
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, 1998 Volvo S80 (380 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Sable | S80 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
