2009 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Terracan and 2009 Mercury Sable were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Because 2009 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Terracan | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Terracan | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |