2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Korando would be higher. 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 145 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2003 SsangYong Korando 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, 2003 SsangYong Korando 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 Mercury Sable (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Sable | 2003 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Sable | Korando |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
