1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 9 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 191 kg more than 2008 Rover 75. 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Sable | 75 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
