2005 Jaguar XKR vs. 2005 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XKR and 2005 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Jaguar XKR and 2005 Mercury Monterey are equipped with a 4,195 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (198 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 309 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2005 Jaguar XKR 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 2005 Jaguar XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2005 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Monterey. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XKR | 2005 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XKR | Monterey |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |