2000 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2000 Jeep Wrangler and 2000 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. (193 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Wrangler. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2000 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2000 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Wrangler | Sable |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
