2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 690 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Discovery | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 85 L |