2004 Honda City vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 5 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, 1999 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 625 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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 Mercury Sable (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda City has manual transmission. 2004 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | City | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
