2009 Ford Ka vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2009 Ford Ka 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 959 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ka | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Ka | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 78 L |
