2002 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 256 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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, 2003 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Focus | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Sable |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |