2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 8 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 154 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (281 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercury Sable | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Sable | Boxter |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 311 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 361 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1979 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1281 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2475 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |