2001 Mazda Sport Wagon vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. (130 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 281 kg more than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. 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 (251 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon. (183 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Sport Wagon | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
