2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 4 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 48 kg more than 2009 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Sable | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Mercury | Maserati |
| Model | Sable | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 20.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 86 L |
