2001 Ford Explorer vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2001 Ford Explorer and 2001 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 212 kg more than 2001 Ford Explorer.
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, 2001 Ford Explorer (305 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Explorer | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Explorer | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |
