1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 235 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 Mitsubishi Endeavor (345 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sable | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1768 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |
