2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (208 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester 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 | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Sable | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
