1960 Jaguar XK vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 452 kg more than 1960 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
