2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP) has 196 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (224 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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 XKR (560 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XKR | 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XKR | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 224 HP |
Torque | 560 Nm | 373 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 72 L |