2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Jaguar XK 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 2011 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mercury Villager | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
Model | Villager | XK |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1321 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2751 mm |