2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2003 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2003 Pontiac Montana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 210 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. 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, 2003 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 2003 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Sable | Montana |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |