2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 39 kg more than 1973 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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (336 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar S-Type | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | S-Type | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |