1955 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1955 Jaguar XK. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1955 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar XK weights approximately 18 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar XK. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Jaguar XK | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Montclair |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3130 mm |