2001 Mercury Sable vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Mercury Sable is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Mercury Sable (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Sable | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Sable | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
