1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar MK V (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 45 kg more than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | MK V | Montego |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
