2007 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 55 kg more than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. 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, 2007 Jaguar S-Type (294 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar S-Type | 1980 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | S-Type | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
