2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, both 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 TVR Sagaris were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Sagaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 372 kg more than 2003 TVR Sagaris.
Because 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 2003 TVR Sagaris. 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, 2003 TVR Sagaris (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2003 TVR Sagaris has manual transmission. 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 | 2003 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Sable | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 57 L |
