2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (201 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 260 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar S-Type | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | S-Type | Montclair |
Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3130 mm |