1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2008 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2008 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (193 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Because 2008 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar X-Type. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2008 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
| Model | Villager | X-Type |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
