2003 Mercury Sable vs. 1997 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Corsa. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Corsa. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1997 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 1997 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Sable | 1997 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Sable | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
