1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,602 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 179 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
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 XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK8 | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK8 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
