2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1982 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 395 kg more than 1982 Mercury Cougar. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercury Cougar. (164 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ | 1982 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2690 mm |