1993 Jaguar 220 vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1993 Jaguar 220 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar 220 has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar 220 | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | 220 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3160 mm |
