1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 104 kg more than 2010 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Jaguar XJS 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 1988 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan, 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Milan. 2010 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJS | Milan |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1526 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 66 L |