2002 Mercury Sable vs. 1996 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (132 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 456 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 1996 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Sable | Neon |
Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |