2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 5 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (210 HP) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1024 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Sable | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
