2009 Ford Edge vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 5 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Edge (339 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Edge | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
