2008 Dodge Ram vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 9 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable. 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 85 L |
