1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 70 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 Toyota Camry (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Sable | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Camry |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4700 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |