2005 Jaguar XKR vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XKR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 92 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XKR.
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, 2005 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XKR | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XKR | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
