2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Ram and 2004 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Ram (235 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 953 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. 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 Dodge Ram (407 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Ram | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 68 L |
