1992 Jaguar XJR vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 129 kg more than 1971 Mercury Montego. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 1992 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJR | Montego |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |
