1998 Ford Courier vs. 1999 Mercury Sable

To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Courier 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 25 more horse power than 1998 Ford Courier. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Courier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 212 kg more than 1998 Ford Courier. 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 (251 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Courier. (179 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Courier. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Courier 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.

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