1995 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 484 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable (248 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Sable |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |