2009 Jaguar XK vs. 1970 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (171 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Marauder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 375 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
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 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Marauder. (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Marauder.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XK | 1970 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Marauder |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3160 mm |