2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 2 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP) has 425 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 224 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
Because 2006 Ascari A10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Sable | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Mercury | Ascari |
Model | Sable | A10 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 625 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 560 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2636 mm |