2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1995 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Prowler.
Because 1995 Plymouth Prowler 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 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1995 Plymouth Prowler (346 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 1995 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Sable | Prowler |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 3517 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 46 L |