1999 Alpina B 12 vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 1999 Alpina B 12 and 1999 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Because 1999 Alpina B 12 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 1999 Alpina B 12. 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, 1999 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1999 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1999 Alpina B 12 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:
1999 Alpina B 12 | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B 12 | Sable |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 246 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |