1957 Jaguar XK vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 7 kg more than 1957 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:
| 1957 Jaguar XK | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
