2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda 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 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 191 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 935 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Panda 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.
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2008 Mercury Sable | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Sable | Panda |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 35 L |