2005 Kia K2700 vs. 2000 Mercury Sable

To start off, 2005 Kia K2700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.

Because 2005 Kia K2700 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 2005 Kia K2700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2005 Kia K2700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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