1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (222 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego.
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. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJS | Montego |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 161 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 78 L |
