2001 Mercury Sable vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 635 kg more than 1996 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Aspire has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Aspire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Sable | Aspire |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |