1994 Mazda 626 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 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (200 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 284 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (271 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mazda 626 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
