2006 Ford E-250 vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 292 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
Because 2006 Ford E-250 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 Ford E-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-250 | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | E-250 | Sable |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
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 | 2 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 |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |