1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1980 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1980 Mercury Cougar is newer by 28 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 35 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. Let's talk about torque, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Cougar. (218 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1980 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |
