2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 551 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 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara 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, 2007 Nissan Navara (404 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Navara 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 | 2007 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
