2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 375 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
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 Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK8 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 7032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
