2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Peugeot 206 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 173 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 1057 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Mercury Sable (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2006 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Sable | 206 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 50 L |
