1999 Ford Telstar vs. 2001 Mercury Sable

To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Telstar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Telstar would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Telstar (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Sable weights approximately 290 kg more than 1999 Ford Telstar.

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, 2001 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Telstar. (217 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Telstar. 2001 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Telstar has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Telstar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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