2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2012 Jeep Patriot is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Patriot (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 99 kg more than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2012 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2012 Jeep Patriot 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 Mercury Sable | 2012 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Sable | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 51 L |
