2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Sable weights approximately 109 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Defender | Sable |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2983 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |