1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1970 Mercury Marauder is newer by 18 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 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Marauder (171 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 700 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Marauder |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3160 mm |