2003 Jaguar XJ vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XJ is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2003 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2003 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Jaguar XJ | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3010 mm |