1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (187 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
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, 2010 Jaguar XF (450 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (375 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
Model | Cougar | XF |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 375 Nm | 450 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2908 mm |