2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Outback 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 106 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Sable | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
