1963 Jaguar MK II vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 245 kg more than 1963 Jaguar MK II.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar MK II | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | MK II | Montego |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
