2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 7 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 178 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Sable | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
