2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 645 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Terracan | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Terracan | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |