2008 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Because 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Jaguar XJ8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ8 | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ8 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2860 mm |
