1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 109 kg more than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
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. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1948 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | Mark IV | Montego |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3000 mm |
