1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2010 Dodge Journey is newer by 11 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Journey (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Journey weights approximately 250 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, 2010 Dodge Journey (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2010 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Mercury | Dodge |
| Model | Sable | Journey |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
