2003 Mercury Monterey vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Monterey | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Monterey | Sable |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
