2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2010 Jeep Patriot 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 155 kg more than 2010 Jeep Patriot.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Patriot. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2010 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2010 Jeep Patriot 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 | 2010 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Mercury | Jeep |
| Model | Sable | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
