2008 Infiniti FX vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Infiniti FX 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti FX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti FX 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 2008 Infiniti FX.
Because 2008 Infiniti FX 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, 2008 Infiniti FX 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, 2008 Infiniti FX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Infiniti FX | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Infiniti | Mercury |
| Model | FX | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
