2004 Jaguar XJ vs. 1979 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XJ is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Mercury Cougar. (134 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1979 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (279 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XJ | 1979 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |