2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Antara 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 115 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 71 kg more than 2007 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Sable | 2007 Opel Antara | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Sable | Antara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1926 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |