2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable.
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 (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Mercury | Mazda |
Model | Sable | 5 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1631 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |