1999 Mercury Sable vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 14 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, 2013 Honda Accord (182 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 34 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Sable | 2013 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Sable | Accord |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1531 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |