1996 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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, 1996 Jaguar XK (535 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 535 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |