1987 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (237 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (500 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. (366 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
| Model | Grand Marquis | XF |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
