1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 564 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Montego |
Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |