1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2012 Nissan Juke is newer by 13 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, 2012 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 244 kg more than 2012 Nissan Juke.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Sable | 2012 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Sable | Juke |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1321 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
