2001 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Infiniti QX4. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Infiniti QX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 115 kg more than 2001 Infiniti QX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Infiniti QX4 (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Infiniti QX4 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | QX4 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
