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Mercury Sable Station Wagon IV (facelift 2004) 3.0 V6 (201 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Mercury Sable:
The Mercury Sable is a range of automobiles manufactured and marketed by the Mercury brand of Ford Motor Company. Introduced on December 26, 1985, as the replacement for the Mercury Marquis, the Sable marked the transition of the mid-sized Mercury product range to front-wheel drive.
Over its production span, the Sable was Mercury's badge-engineered counterpart to the Ford Taurus, below the Grand Marquis in the Mercury range. From the 1986 to 2005 model years, it was produced as a mid-sized, four-door sedan and five-door station wagon. For 2006, the Sable was replaced by the full-sized Montego and mid-sized Milan. It was reintroduced for 2008 as a full-sized car, offered as a four-door sedan....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Station Wagon IV (facelift 2004) Overview:
Mercury Sable (Station Wagon IV (facelift 2004)). With 281 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1579 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 V6 (201 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.0L Duratec V6 provides adequate power for a family station wagon, offering smooth acceleration for highway cruising and daily errands. While not a performance engine, it's competent.
Fuel Economy
As a naturally aspirated 3.0L V6 from 2004, fuel economy is moderate. Expect average figures for its class, making it less efficient than modern alternatives but acceptable for its time.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and massive cargo capacity.
- • Smooth and relatively powerful 3.0L Duratec V6 engine.
- • Comfortable ride quality, suitable for long trips.
- • Generally reliable powertrain for its era.
Cons:
- • Outdated interior design and materials compared to rivals.
- • Moderate fuel economy from the V6 engine.
- • Handling is soft, not engaging for spirited driving.
- • Limited availability of parts for a discontinued brand/model.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Station Wagon IV: 1999 - 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mercury |
| Model: | Sable |
| Generation: | Station Wagon IV (facelift 2004) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 V6 (201 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5-7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 201 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 67.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 281 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Duratec [Same engine] More details about the engine Duratec |
| Engine displacement: | 2967 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79.5 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.9 kg/Hp, 127.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.6 kg/Nm, 178 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1579 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 2302 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1099 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5024 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 2024 mm mm [170mm more] |
| Height: | 1468 mm mm [51mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2756 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1577 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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