2004 Mercury Sable vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Sable (155 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 687 kg more than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Sable | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Mercury | Land Rover |
| Model | Sable | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 135 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
