2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Sable and 2004 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 361 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (363 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Sable | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |