2000 Ford Equator vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Equator would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 302 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Equator | Sable |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 2986 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1510 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2760 mm |
