1996 Hyundai Scoupe vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Scoupe 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 38 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe. (167 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Scoupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Scoupe | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Scoupe | Sable |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
