2006 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (133 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 202 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Sable (251 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (168 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escape | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
