2008 Jaguar XKR vs. 2001 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XKR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jaguar XKR 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 XKR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Sable, 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 XKR (561 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Sable. (252 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XKR | 2001 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XKR | Sable |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 85 L |