2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Because 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable. 2004 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
