1994 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 162 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Infiniti Q45 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Infiniti Q45. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1994 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Infiniti Q45 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | Q45 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
