1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
