2004 Ford Focus vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Ford Focus. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 266 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus. 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Focus | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
