1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (200 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 459 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Mercury Sable (271 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Discovery | Sable |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
