2009 Hyundai Entourage vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Entourage 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Entourage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Entourage (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Entourage should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable.
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 Hyundai Entourage (253 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Entourage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Entourage | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Entourage | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
