2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover 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 Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Range Rover | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |