2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 553 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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Sable | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2066 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 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 | 87 L |