1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1987 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jaguar XJS 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1987 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Jaguar XJS | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJS | Montclair |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3588 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2980 mm |