2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Freelander | Sable |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
