2000 Mercury Sable vs. 1999 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 155 kg more than 2000 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, 1999 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Sable | 1999 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Sable | Montana |
Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |