1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 630 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1982 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJR-15 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |