1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XF weights approximately 74 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XF is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar XF (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercury Montego | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
| Model | Montego | XF |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2909 mm |
