2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 6 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 79 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 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sable | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
