1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 7 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Sable | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
