1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 54 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (224 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 630 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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1952 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |