2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2004 Mercury Sable and 2004 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70 (161 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 113 kg more than 2004 Volvo C70.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo C70. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2004 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Sable | C70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
