2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 207 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
