2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 882 kg more than 2003 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition 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, 2004 Ford Expedition 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (395 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Expedition | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2447 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |
