2004 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda 6 | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 6 | Sable |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |