2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2008 Mercury Sable and 2008 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 126 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 407. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercury Sable | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Sable | 407 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 66 L |