2008 Mazda B2300 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Sable (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Because 2008 Mazda B2300 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 2008 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda B2300 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda B2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda B2300 | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B2300 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
