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Here's how the 1998 Mercury Sable and the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria measure up.
1998 Mercury Sable
4dr Sdn GS
$19,525
Starting MSRP
1998 Ford Crown Victoria
4dr Sdn LX
$23,335
Starting MSRP
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Overview
Door
4-door 4-door -
Seats
5 6 -
Engine

145.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)

200.0-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)

178.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine(Natural Gas Fuel)

200.0-hp, 4.6-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel)

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Combined MPG
0 0 -
Size
199.7" length, 55.4" height 212.0" length, 56.8" height -
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive -

Exterior color
Exterior color

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Interior color
Interior color

Mocha

Graphite

Ruby Red

Graphite

Oxford White / Lt Graphite

Dark Pumice

Ruby Red

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Transmissions
Transmissions

A/T

4-Speed A/T

A/T

4-Speed A/T

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Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Large -

Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel -
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6 in 16 x 7.0 in -
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6 in 16 x 7.0 in -
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4 in 16 x 4.5 in -
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel -
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel -

Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
540 540 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 130 -

Engine
Displacement
3.0L/182 4.6L/281 -
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V8 -
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
170 @ 3250 275 @ 3000 -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
145 @ 5250 200 @ 4250 -

Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
N/A N/A -
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
N/A N/A -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
28 MPG 24 MPG -
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
19 MPG 17 MPG -
Cruising Range - Hwy
448.00 mi 456.00 mi -
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
N/A N/A -
Estimated Battery Range
N/A N/A -
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
N/A N/A -
Cruising Range - City
304.00 mi 323.00 mi -

Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Short/Long Arm -
Suspension Type - Rear
Indep Quadralink Watt's Linkage -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs -

Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 11.1 x 0.55 in -
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x 1.0 in 12.4 x 1.10 in -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Yes -
Brake Type
Power Power -
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A N/A -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes - -

Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A N/A -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16.0 gal 19.0 gal -

Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A 43.1 ft -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38.0 ft 40.3 ft -
Steering Type
Variable Power Rack & Pinion Pwr Variable Assist -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.9 16.4 -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.96 3.4 -

Tires
Front Tire Size
P205/65R15 P225/60SR16 -
Rear Tire Size
P205/65R15 P225/60SR16 -
Spare Tire Size
T135/70R15 T145/80R16 -

Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1250 lbs 2000 lbs -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
125 lbs 200 lbs -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
125 lbs - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1250 lbs - -

Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
3299 lbs 3927 lbs -

Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room
56.6 in 60.3 in -
Front Leg Room
42.2 in 42.5 in -
Trunk Volume
16.0 ft³ 20.6 ft³ -
Length, Overall
199.7 in 212.0 in -
Wheelbase
108.5 in 114.7 in -
Liftover Height
27.4 in 26.6 in -
Second Hip Room
56.3 in 59.0 in -
Front Shoulder Room
57.4 in 60.8 in -
Height, Overall
55.4 in 56.8 in -
Second Leg Room
38.9 in 39.6 in -
Second Head Room
36.6 in 38.0 in -
Passenger Volume
101.8 ft³ 111.4 ft³ -
Front Head Room
39.4 in 39.4 in -
Passenger Capacity
6 6 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73.0 in 78.2 in -
Min Ground Clearance
5.4 in 5.2 in -
Track Width, Front
61.6 in 63.4 in -
Track Width, Rear
61.4 in 65.3 in -
Front Hip Room
55.8 in 57.1 in -

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