2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 33 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 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 102 kg more than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego 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 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | S-Type | Montego |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |