2009 Mazda CX-7 vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Sable weights approximately 178 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda CX-7 | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | CX-7 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 1332 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 85 L |
