1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1995 Jaguar XJS and 1995 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 639 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer, 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Jaguar XJS | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJS | Tracer |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |