2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2005 Lincoln LS and 2005 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,931 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln LS (280 HP) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 198 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lincoln LS (388 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | LS | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3931 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1711 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
