2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Mercury Sable

To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 446 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.

Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercury Mountaineer 2005 Mercury Sable
Make Mercury Mercury
Model Mountaineer Sable
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4015 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 152 HP
Torque 345 Nm 246 Nm
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 79 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2011 kg 1565 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 68 L


 

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