2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 547 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Expedition | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Expedition | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 68 L |
