1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1966 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1966 Mercury Cougar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,728 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Cougar. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 67 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1966 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Cougar |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4728 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |