2009 Lancia Delta vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Lancia Delta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lancia Delta (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lancia Delta should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Lancia Delta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Lancia Delta (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Lancia Delta has manual transmission. 2009 Lancia Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lancia Delta | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Delta | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
