2003 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Sable. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Sable weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XK.
Because 2009 Mercury Sable is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Sable. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar XK | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Sable |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 78 L |
