2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 372 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Ridgeline | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |