2009 Mercury Sable vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 49 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Sable | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
Model | Sable | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |