2004 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (217 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 78 kg more than 1967 Mercury Cougar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Cougar. (432 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XK | 1967 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Cougar |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 432 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |