2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 888 kg more than 2003 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Sable | Park Ward |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 499 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |