1998 Mercury Sable Comparisons GS Sedan

General Pricing

Resale Value	$19,525.00	$19,425.00	$19,745.00
Destination	$550.00	$435.00	$550.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	3.0L V6	3.1L V6	3.1L V6
Horsepower	145 @ 5250 RPM	150 @ 4800 RPM	160 @ 5200 RPM
Torque	170 @ 3250 RPM	180 @ 3200 RPM	185 @ 4000 RPM
Valves	2	2	2
Displacement (cc)	2986	3130	3135
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.5 X 3.1	3.5 X 3.3	3.5 X 3.3
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	9.6:1	9.6:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	28	29	29
Highway (mpg)	28	29	29

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	3298.1	3101.9	3388.5
Wheelbase (in.)	108.5	107.0	107.5
Length (in.)	199.7	192.0	200.9
Width (in.)	73.0	69.4	72.5
Height (in.)	55.4	56.3	55.2
Track Front (in.)	61.6	59.0	59.5
Track Rear (in.)	61.4	59.0	59.0
Ground Clearance (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	6	5	6
Front Headroom (in.)	39.4	39.4	38.4
Rear Headroom (in.)	36.6	37.6	37.4
Front Legroom (in.)	42.2	42.1	42.4
Rear Legroom (in.)	38.9	38.0	36.6
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	57.4	55.5	58.4
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	56.6	55.0	57.4
Front Hip Room (in.)	55.8	52.0	55.4
Rear Hip Room (in.)	56.3	52.2	55.3

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

101.8

98.0

100.5

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	strut	strut	strut
Rear Suspension	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link
Tires	205/65R15	215/60R15	225/60R16

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

Std.

Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	N/A	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System	N/A	N/A	N/A

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	AM/FM	AM/FM	AM/FM
Cassette Player	Yes	Yes	Yes
CD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Changer	N/A	N/A	N/A
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	Std.	Std.	N/A
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	N/A	N/A	N/A

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

N/A

Yes

N/A

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

N/A

N/A

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

Std.

Std.

Std.