The Sable is a sedan with a length of 5075 mm, width of 1854 mm, and height of 1463 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2756 mm, front track of 1565 mm, and rear track of 1577 mm. It is a 4-door sedan with 5 seats.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
5075 mm 199.8 in.
Width
1854 mm 72.99 in.
Height
1463 mm 57.6 in.
Wheelbase
2756 mm 108.5 in.
Front Track
1565 mm 61.61 in.
Rear Track
1577 mm 62.09 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Sable is a petrol-powered car, offering a reliable and efficient driving experience.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The car in question is a Ford Sable, equipped with a 155 Hp, 2.9L V6 engine, having 251 Nm of torque. The engine uses a multi-port manifold injection system and has a naturally aspirated, OHV valvetrain. The car features a 4-speed automatic transmission, driving the front wheels. Both the front and rear suspensions are independent, with a transverse stabilizer on both axles. The car's cooling system has a capacity of 11 liters, while the engine oil capacity is 4.3 liters. The drivetrain architecture is front-wheel drive, and the engine is transversely mounted.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
155 Hp @ 4900 rpm.
Power Per Litre
51.9 Hp/l
Torque
251 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 185.13 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
Vulcan
Engine Displacement
2986 cm3 182.22 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression Ratio
9.28
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 4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
5W-20 / WSS-M2C153-H
Coolant
11 l 11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
The Ford Sable is a mid-size sedan with a combination of ventilated discs and drum brakes for enhanced braking performance. It features a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering for smooth handling. The car runs on 16-inch wheels with 215/60 R16 tires.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 277 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 226 mm
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
Weight & Capacity
The Sable is a well-balanced car with a decent power-to-weight ratio of 9.9 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 6.1 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 1533 kg and a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 453 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 61 liters, which is suitable for long road trips.
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Weight To Power Ratio
9.9 kg/Hp, 101.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.1 kg/Nm, 163.7 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1533 kg 3379.69 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
453 l 16 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l 16.11 US gal | 13.42 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Mercury - Sable IV
Sedan
4
2756 mm
1986-2005
Ford Motor Company
Comfort, reliability, and strong engine options
Petrol (Gasoline)
No, it's a petrol-powered car.
Sable
The engine is transversely mounted in a front, front-wheel drive layout.
The engine displaces 2.9 liters or 182.22 cubic inches.
The car uses a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The Ford Sable has ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The Ford Sable has a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering.
The Ford Sable has 215/60 R16 tires.
The Ford Sable was available with a range of engine capacities, including 2.3L, 3.8L, and 3.4L.
The Ford Sable was available with a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Ford Sable has a generally good reputation for reliability, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
