2005 Mercury Sable vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (153 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 293 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Sable | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
