1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 1993 Mercury Capri
To start off, both 1993 Jaguar XJ and 1993 Mercury Capri were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Capri.
Because 1993 Jaguar XJ 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 1993 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Capri, 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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJ | 1993 Mercury Capri | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |