2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2011 Fiat Strada is newer by 3 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 176 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Strada.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Strada. 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Strada. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Strada 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 | 2011 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Sable | Strada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 58 L |
