1988 Mazda 626 vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 443 kg more than 1988 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 626. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 626. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1988 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1988 Mazda 626 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:
1988 Mazda 626 | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 626 | Sable |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |