2000 Ford Contour vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Contour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Contour would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Contour (201 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 94 kg more than 2000 Ford Contour.
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, 2003 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Contour has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Contour will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Contour | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Contour | Sable |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |