2006 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Sable (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Civic | Sable |
Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2982 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |