2007 Ford Territory vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 7 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 506 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Territory 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 2007 Ford Territory. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Territory | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
