2006 Infiniti QX4 vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Infiniti QX4 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti QX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti QX4 (315 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Infiniti QX4.
Because 2006 Infiniti QX4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti QX4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Infiniti QX4 (530 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti QX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Infiniti QX4 | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | QX4 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 85 L |
