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Mercury Sable Station Wagon II 3.8 V6 (141 Hp)
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)
Station Wagon II Overview:
Mercury Sable (Station Wagon II). With 292 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1499 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 9 s). The top speed reaches 185 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.8 V6 (141 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.8L V6 provides adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, offering reasonable acceleration for a family wagon of its size and era.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is typical for a large American V6 wagon from the early 90s, meaning it's relatively high by modern standards, especially in city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large cargo capacity, ideal for families.
- • Comfortable, smooth ride suitable for long journeys.
- • Distinctive aerodynamic styling for its time.
- • Adequate V6 power for daily driving and highway merging.
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption compared to modern vehicles.
- • Known reliability issues with the 3.8L V6 engine (e.g., head gaskets).
- • Outdated safety features by contemporary standards.
- • Soft suspension can lead to noticeable body roll.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 1989 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercury |
| Model: | Sable |
| Generation: | Station Wagon II |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.8 V6 (141 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 141 Hp @ 3800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 37.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 292 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3797 |
| 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.8 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 185 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 194.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1499 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2290 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1290 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4910 mm mm [28mm more] |
| Width: | 1810 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1400 mm mm [18mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2693 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1522 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 [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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