2003 Ford Freestar vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Ford Freestar is newer by 2 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Freestar (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 375 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.
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 Ford Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Freestar | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Freestar | Sable |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
