1963 Jaguar MK II vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1972 Mercury Monterey 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercury Monterey (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey 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 Monterey | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | MK II | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3160 mm |
