2002 AC Aceca vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 1 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 100 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 2002 AC Aceca 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 2002 AC Aceca. 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Aceca | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Aceca | Sable |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |