2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Escape weights approximately 145 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.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Sable | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Sable | Escape |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1657 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 57 L |
