2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1993 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 31 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Cougar. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ | 1993 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2880 mm |