2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata (159 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 358 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |
