1999 Dodge Durango vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2003 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Durango weights approximately 410 kg more than 2003 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Durango | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Durango | Sable |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
