2004 Honda Accord vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 153 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (246 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
