1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 135 kg more than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ6 | Montego |
Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2918 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |