Lincoln Continental vs Mercury Sable
The Mercury Sable is more fuel-efficient at 21 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Lincoln Continental. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Lincoln Continental | Mercury Sable | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 399 | 346 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Transmission |
| Crashes and fires | 7 and 21 | 11 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 120,000 miles | 90,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 22 | 18 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 399 complaints for the Lincoln Continental and 346 for the Mercury Sable. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Lincoln Continental, 4 for the Mercury Sable.