1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 471 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Because 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 Mazda RX-01. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-01 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
