2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy 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) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
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) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (227 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Sable | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 163 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |
