2002 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 310 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
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 (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. (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 XJ6. 2002 Jaguar XJ6 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. 2002 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ6 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ6 | Montego |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 85 L |