2009 Jaguar XK vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 480 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jaguar XK 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 XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer, 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 XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer. 2009 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1990 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Tracer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
