2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 349 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
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 XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XK8 | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |