2005 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 67 kg more than 2012 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 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Sable | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| 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 | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |
