2003 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2012 Ford Fusion 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 49 kg more than 2012 Ford Fusion.
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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fusion. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mercury Sable | 2012 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Sable | Fusion |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |