1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 445 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.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Sable | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Sable | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |