2002 Mercury Sable vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 450 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable. 2002 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Sable | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Sable | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2015 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |