2004 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Ford Flex
To start off, 2012 Ford Flex is newer by 8 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Flex (262 HP) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Flex weights approximately 515 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford Flex (336 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 2012 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Sable | Flex |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 262 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2995 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
