2001 Mercury Sable vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 303 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Sable | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
Model | Sable | XJ |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |