2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 175 kg more than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2011 Mazda RX-8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Mazda RX-8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda RX-8. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2011 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2011 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Sable | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2703 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |