1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 451 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 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Sable | 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
Model | Sable | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 436 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 8.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1961 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4685 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |