1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2009 Volvo V70
To start off, 2009 Volvo V70 is newer by 10 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable.
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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Sable | 2009 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Sable | V70 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |