2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Challenger is newer by 2 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 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Challenger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Challenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable 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, 2010 Dodge Challenger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2010 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Sable | Challenger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |
