2003 Jaguar XK vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XK is newer by 34 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2003 Jaguar XK 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. 2003 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Jaguar XK | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3010 mm |