1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 157 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jaguar XK (394 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XK | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 394 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |