2005 Ford Escape vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Ford Escape is newer by 2 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Sable weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape.
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, 2005 Ford Escape (262 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Escape | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
