2004 Honda Element vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2004 Honda Element 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (200 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 33 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
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, 2004 Mercury Sable (271 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Element | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
