2000 Jaguar XKA vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2000 Jaguar XKA is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XKA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XKA (466 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XKA should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XKA weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Jaguar XKA (843 Nm) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XKA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jaguar XKA | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XKA | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4399 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 466 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 843 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1680 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
