2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2010 Acura ZDX is newer by 9 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura ZDX weights approximately 490 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura ZDX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 2010 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Mercury | Acura |
| Model | Sable | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 79 L |
