2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram 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 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1082 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.
Because 2005 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2670 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |
