2006 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure 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 6,750 cc, 2006 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2006 Bentley Azure 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 Bentley Azure. 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 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Azure | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Azure | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2985 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 85 L |
