1985 Jaguar XJR vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJR (671 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 513 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1954 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJR | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJR | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6500 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2980 mm |
