2009 Mercury Sable vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Celica. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 745 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica. 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 1996 Toyota Celica. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Celica 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 Mercury Sable | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |