1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 2002 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2002 Mercury Sable is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 325 kg more than 2002 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Jaguar XJ | 2002 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ | Sable |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
