1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1990 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Opel Omega would be higher. 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 4 more horse power than 1990 Opel Omega. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1990 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 45 kg more than 1990 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Opel Omega. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 1990 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Sable | Omega |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
