2008 Jaguar XF vs. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XF (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF.
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, 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XF | 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XF | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 72 L |