2003 Mercury Sable vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Prowler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Prowler would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 281 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
Because 1996 Plymouth Prowler 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 1996 Plymouth Prowler. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Sable | Prowler |
Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |