1998 Mercury Villager vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercury Villager weights approximately 290 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercury Villager | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Villager | Sable |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
