2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2005 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Sable. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 962 kg more than 2005 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Sable. (281 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2005 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | LR3 | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |
