1999 Mercury Sable vs. 1999 Rover 400
To start off, both 1999 Mercury Sable and 1999 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 445 kg more than 1999 Rover 400. 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 (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 400. (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 400. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1999 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Rover 400 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 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Sable | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
