1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 6 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 255 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.
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, 2005 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Sable | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Sable | Quest |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |