1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 258 kg more than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Sable |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |