2005 Mercury Sable vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2005 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Sable weights approximately 111 kg more than 1999 Toyota Solara.
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 Toyota Solara (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable. 2005 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Sable | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Solara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |
