2008 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Sable. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Sable weights approximately 102 kg more than 2004 Toyota Soarer.
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, 2004 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Sable. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercury Sable | 2004 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
