1999 GAZ 3111 vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 1999 GAZ 3111 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 3,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (168 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Because 1999 GAZ 3111 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 GAZ 3111. 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 GAZ 3111 (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3111 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 GAZ 3111 has manual transmission. 1999 GAZ 3111 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 GAZ 3111 | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
Make | GAZ | Mercury |
Model | 3111 | Sable |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3380 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |