2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury MC4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury MC4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.
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, 2009 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury MC4. (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury MC4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | XLR | MC4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4369 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
