2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (220 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
