2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 183 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
