2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti EX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Because 2010 Infiniti EX 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 2010 Infiniti EX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2010 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 2010 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
Model | Sable | EX |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1572 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |