2009 Mercury Sable vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 416 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada. (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Sable | 1996 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sable | Verada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1926 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
