2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (230 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sable | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |