Ford Crown Victoria vs Mercury Sable
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Mercury Sable
Overview
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | LX Fleet | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2011 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $29,905 | $25,120 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | — | $8,991 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $8,991 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $8,991 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 1 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 16 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19 gal | 20 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 239 hp | 263 hp (best) |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft (best) | 249 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.6 L (best) | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 20.6 cu ft | 21.2 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs (best) | 1,000 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,129 lbs | 3,670 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in (best) | 112.9 in |
| Length | 212 in (best) | 202.1 in |
| Width | 77.3 in (best) | 74.5 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 61.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Crown VictoriaLX Fleet | Mercury SableBase |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 2 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Crown Victoria | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LX Fleet $29,905 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $25,120 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Base $26,970 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Premier $29,380 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Premier $31,230 MSRP |
Live inventory
Ford Crown Victoria vs Mercury Sable FAQ
- Which is better: 2011 Ford Crown Victoria or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2011 Ford Crown Victoria vs 2009 Mercury Sable on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2011 Ford Crown Victoria or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2009 Mercury Sable starts lower at $25,120. Live Mercury Sable listings start at $8,991.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2011 Ford Crown Victoria or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (25,120).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2011 Ford Crown Victoria or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better horsepower: 2011 Ford Crown Victoria or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2009 Mercury Sable leads on horsepower in this comparison (263).
- Which has better seats: 2011 Ford Crown Victoria or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2011 Ford Crown Victoria leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2011 Ford Crown Victoria or 2009 Mercury Sable?
- The 2011 Ford Crown Victoria leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).