2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Micra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (201 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 461 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Mercury Sable (281 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | Micra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2964 cc | 1240 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |