1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 95 kg more than 1972 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | Mark IV | Montego |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3010 mm |
