1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Aston Martin DB7 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 Aston Martin DB7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercury |
| Model | DB7 | Sable |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 68 L |
