2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 226 kg more than 2008 Mercury Sable.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2008 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Defender | Sable |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1832 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
