2002 Jaguar XKR vs. 2000 Mercury Villager

To start off, 2002 Jaguar XKR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XKR.

Because 2002 Jaguar XKR 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 XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager, 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 XKR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.

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