1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Mercury Sable and 1999 Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 415 kg more than 1999 Renault Megane. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Sable | Megane |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80.5 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |