1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 126 kg more than 1954 Mercury Monterey.
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:
1993 Jaguar XJS | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJS | Monterey |
Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3000 mm |