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Mercury Sable IV 3.0 V6 (155 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Mercury Sable:
The Mercury Sable is a range of automobiles manufactured and marketed by the Mercury brand of Ford Motor Company. Introduced on December 26, 1985, as the replacement for the Mercury Marquis, the Sable marked the transition of the mid-sized Mercury product range to front-wheel drive.
Over its production span, the Sable was Mercury's badge-engineered counterpart to the Ford Taurus, below the Grand Marquis in the Mercury range. From the 1986 to 2005 model years, it was produced as a mid-sized, four-door sedan and five-door station wagon. For 2006, the Sable was replaced by the full-sized Montego and mid-sized Milan. It was reintroduced for 2008 as a full-sized car, offered as a four-door sedan....(Read more on Wikipedia)
IV Overview:
Mercury Sable (IV). With 251 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1533 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mercury Sable IV was primarily sold in North America and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety ratings from other organizations like NHTSA or IIHS might be available for the North American market.
3.0 V6 (155 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides adequate power for daily commuting and city driving, though it can feel strained during highway overtakes or with a full load.
Fuel Economy
Slightly better fuel economy than the higher-output version, but still typical for a V6. Not a standout for efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Smooth ride quality
- • Reliable V6 engine options (especially Duratec)
- • Affordable used car value
Cons:
- • Dated interior design
- • Average fuel economy for its class
- • Some transmission longevity concerns (AX4N)
- • Soft handling not engaging for enthusiasts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: 1995 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercury |
| Model: | Sable |
| Generation: | IV |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 (155 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1999 |
| End of production: | 2003 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 155 Hp @ 4900 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 51.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 251 Nm @ 3950 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Vulcan [Same engine] More details about the engine Vulcan |
| Engine displacement: | 2986 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.28:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.9 kg/Hp, 101.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1533 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 453 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5075 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Width: | 1854 mm mm [4mm more] |
| Height: | 1463 mm mm [53mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2756 mm mm [4mm less] |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1577 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 277 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 226 mm [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer |
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