1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2000 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, 2000 Oldsmobile SS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable.
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, 2000 Oldsmobile SS (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2000 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sable | SS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
