2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2012 Fiat Croma is newer by 4 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 63 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Croma. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Croma.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Croma. 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, 2012 Fiat Croma (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Sable | Croma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |
