2009 Lexus SC vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Lexus SC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus SC (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus SC weights approximately 250 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lexus SC 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 Lexus SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus SC | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lexus | Mercury |
| Model | SC | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
