2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Peugeot 907
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 907 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 5,892 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Peugeot 907 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Peugeot 907 (493 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Peugeot 907 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 907.
Because 2004 Peugeot 907 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 2004 Peugeot 907. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (246 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 907. (214 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 907. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Peugeot 907 has manual transmission. 2004 Peugeot 907 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 2004 Peugeot 907 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Sable | 907 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 5892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 214 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |