1968 Mercury Marauder vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 220 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Marauder. (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Marauder | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
| Model | Marauder | XK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2751 mm |
