2004 Holden Zafira vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2004 Holden Zafira 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Holden Zafira. (145 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 53 kg more than 2004 Holden Zafira. 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 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Zafira | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Zafira | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
