2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Stilo. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Stilo | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
