1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 735 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 99 L |
