2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 81 kg more than 2012 Mazda 6.
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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Sable | 6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
