1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 144 kg more than 1972 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJR | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |
