2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Sable weights approximately 106 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Sable | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Condor |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1459 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
