1967 Mercury Cougar vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (137 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 542 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Cougar | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
| Model | Cougar | XJ |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3033 mm |
