2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 7 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable. 1999 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato 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:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Ducato | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 2986 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
