2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Fusion would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 240 kg more than 2001 Nissan Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Fusion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.

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