2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 941 kg more than 2012 Ford Bantam. 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 2012 Ford Bantam. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Bantam 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 | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Sable | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 54 L |
