2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Patriot 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 315 kg more than 2009 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot. 2009 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Patriot | Sable |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 78 L |