2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1972 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 17 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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 XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1972 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ8 | Cougar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2860 mm |