2007 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 2005 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar X-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar X-Type would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (228 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 262 kg more than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jaguar X-Type is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar X-Type will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis | 2005 Jaguar X-Type | |
Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
Model | Grand Marquis | X-Type |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |