1954 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 133 kg more than 1954 Mercury Monterey.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Monterey | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
| Model | Monterey | XJ |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4183 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3157 mm |
