1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1996 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Marcia 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 10 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Marcia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 1996 Hyundai Marcia | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Sable | Marcia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
