1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 1999 Mercury Sable and 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 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 15 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 280 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 156. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 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 Mercury Sable | 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Mercury | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Sable | 156 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 63 L |