2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
