1994 Ford Aspire vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 635 kg more than 1994 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aspire. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Aspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Aspire | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Aspire | Sable |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |
