2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 28 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 15 kg more than 1974 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ | Montego |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |
