2004 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2004 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (160 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 128 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
