2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 171 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2009 Jaguar XJ 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 2009 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2009 Jaguar XJ (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XJ | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ | Villager |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |
