Ford Taurus vs. Mercury Sable

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2019 Ford Taurus

$27,800

SE FWD

SEL FWD

SEL AWD

Limited FWD

Limited AWD

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2009 Mercury Sable

$25,120

4dr Sdn FWD *Ltd Avail*

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Starting MSRP	$27,800	$25,120	Not available
Engine Type	Regular Gasoline V-6	Gas V6	Not available
MPG	18 City / 26 Hwy	18 City / 28 Hwy	Not available
Horsepower	288 hp 288 hp	263 hp	Not available
Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Not available
Seating Capacity	5	5	Not available
Basic Warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	Not available

Engine

Engine comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	254 @ 4000	249 @ 4500	Not available
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	288 @ 6500	263 @ 6250	Not available
Displacement	3.5 L/213	3.5L/-TBD-	Not available
Engine Type	Regular Gasoline V-6	Gas V6	Not available
Transmission Options	6-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode	6-Speed A/T A/T	Not available
MPG	18 City / 26 Hwy	18 City / 28 Hwy	Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity	N/A	11.1 qts	Not available

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Spare Wheel Material	Aluminum	Steel	Not available
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Not available
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Not available
Spare Wheel Size	Compact in	Compact in	Not available
Rear Wheel Size	18 X 7.5 in	17 x -TBD- in	Not available
Front Wheel Size	18 X 7.5 in	17 x -TBD- in	Not available
Spare Tire Size	Compact	Compact	Not available
Rear Tire Size	P235/55HR18	P215/60R17	Not available
Front Tire Size	P235/55HR18	P215/60R17	Not available

Suspension

Suspension comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Not available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Strut	MacPherson	Not available
Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-Link	Independent	Not available
Suspension Type - Front	Strut	Independent	Not available

Steering

Steering comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A	N/A	Not available
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	40 ft	40 ft	Not available
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	N/A	3	Not available
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A	17	Not available
Steering Type	Rack-Pinion	Hydraulic Pwr Rack & Pinion	Not available

Measurements

Measurements comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Trunk Volume	20 ft³	21 ft³	Not available
Liftover Height	N/A	29 in	Not available
Min Ground Clearance	5 in	N/A	Not available
Track Width, Rear	66 in	64 in	Not available
Track Width, Front	65 in	64 in	Not available
Height, Overall	61 in	62 in	Not available
Width, Max w/o mirrors	76 in	75 in	Not available
Length, Overall	203 in	202 in	Not available
Wheelbase	113 in	113 in	Not available
Second Hip Room	56 in	54 in	Not available
Second Shoulder Room	57 in	58 in	Not available
Second Leg Room	38 in	41 in	Not available
Second Head Room	38 in	39 in	Not available
Front Hip Room	56 in	54 in	Not available
Front Shoulder Room	58 in	58 in	Not available
Front Leg Room	42 in	41 in	Not available
Front Head Room	39 in	40 in	Not available
Passenger Volume	102 ft³	108 ft³	Not available
Passenger Capacity	5	5	Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	Not available
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A	N/A	Not available
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	19 gal	20 gal	Not available
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	100 lbs	150 lbs	Not available
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	100 lbs	100 lbs	Not available
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	Not available
Base Curb Weight	3,917 lbs	3,741 lbs	Not available

Safety

Safety comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Not available
Brake Assist	Not available	Standard	Not available
Backup Camera	Standard	Not available	Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Bluetooth®	Standard	Not available		Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	N/A	154	Not available
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	650	540	Not available

Brakes

Brakes comparison
	2019 Ford Taurus	2009 Mercury Sable
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A	Not Available	Not available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	14 in	13.0 x -TBD- in	Not available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	14 in	12.4 x -TBD- in	Not available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes	Yes	Not available
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes	Yes	Not available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A	N/A	Not available
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel	4-Wheel	Not available
Brake Type	4-Wheel Disc	Power	Not available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2009 Mercury Sable?

The 2019 Ford Taurus and the 2009 Mercury Sable are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2009 Mercury Sable?

The 2019 Ford Taurus and the 2009 Mercury Sable both get 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Ford Taurus or the 2009 Mercury Sable?

The 2009 Mercury Sable is cheaper than the 2019 Ford Taurus with a $25,120 starting MSRP versus a $27,800 starting MSRP.

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