2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 3,177 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 31 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sable | 166 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 69 L |
