1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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, 1996 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 1996 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Montego |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |