2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 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 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Sable | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 67 L |