1995 Ford Ranger vs. 2002 Mercury Sable

To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Ranger would be higher. Both 1995 Ford Ranger and 2002 Mercury Sable are equipped with a 2,982 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 137 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.

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