2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 13 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 551 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 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 2013 Ford F-150. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (377 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (248 Nm). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Sable | F-150 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 298 HP |
Torque | 248 Nm | 377 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2624 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |