2005 Ford F-350 vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Ford F-350.
Because 2005 Ford F-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 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 Ford F-350 (621 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F-350 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6240 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 85 L |
