2002 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 41 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
Because 2002 Jaguar XJ8 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 2002 Jaguar XJ8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego, 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ8 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
