2002 Mercury Sable vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable.
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, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Sable | 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sable | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
