Ford Explorer (2020) vs. Mercury Sable (2009) Specs

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2020 Ford Explorer and 2009 Mercury Sable Specifications

Model Year	2020	2009
Model	Ford Explorer	Mercury Sable
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	10-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	119.1 in	112.9 in	6.2 in
Length	198.8 in	202.1 in	-3.3 in
Width	78.9 in	74.5 in	4.4 in
Height	69.9 in	61.5 in	8.4 in
Curb Weight	4727 lb.	3820 lb.	907 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	20.0 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.6 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.8 in	57.8 in	4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	59.2 in	53.7 in	5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.3 in	1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	38.8 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.9 in	57.6 in	4.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	59.1 in	53.6 in	5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.0 in	41.2 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.9 in	0.0 in	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	54.6 in	0.0 in	54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	32.2 in	0.0 in	32.2 in
Total Legroom	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	82.5 in (over 2 rows)	31 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.2 ft³	21.2 ft³	-3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.9 ft³	21.2	26.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	87.8 ft³	21.2 ft³	66.6 ft³

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2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review
2009	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD	roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review

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