1999 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 1999 Lotus Elise 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 802 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. 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 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Elise | Sable |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |