2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 118 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Because 2000 Ford Mustang 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 2000 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Sable | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
