1990 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1969 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Marauder. (172 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Marauder.
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, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (299 Nm). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | 1969 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ6 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 6392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3160 mm |
