2009 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Crossfire and 2009 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 302 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Crossfire.
Because 2009 Chrysler Crossfire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chrysler Crossfire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Crossfire | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | Crossfire | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
