2006 Ford E-150 vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-150 | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | E-150 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |
