2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2011 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 6 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 347 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, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2011 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2011 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Sable | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1798 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
