2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2003 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mercury Sable. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercury Sable. 2003 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Freelander | Sable |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2632 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
