1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 167 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Altima |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
