1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Because 1997 Holden Commodore 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 1997 Holden Commodore. 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Sable | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
