2009 Ford Edge vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 10 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
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, 2009 Ford Edge (340 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Edge | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
