2000 Mercury Sable vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable, 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Sable | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
| Model | Sable | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
