2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 421 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.

Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 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 2005 Porsche 911
Make Mercury Porsche
Model Sable 911
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3496 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 445 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 333 Nm 620 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2011 kg 1590 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 13.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 64 L


 

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