1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 433 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dakota | Sable |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2760 mm |
