2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 1988 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XJ | 1988 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ | Cougar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |