1993 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 255 kg more than 1993 Mazda RX-7.
Because 1993 Mazda RX-7 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 1993 Mazda RX-7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1993 Mazda RX-7 (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda RX-7 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:
| 1993 Mazda RX-7 | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | RX-7 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
