1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 289 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Montego |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |