1987 Holden Drover vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Drover would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 600 kg more than 1987 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Drover | Sable |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |
