2002 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 291 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ6 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ6 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |
