2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 4 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 485 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada 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:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Strada | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
