2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.
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 (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar S-Type | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | S-Type | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3160 mm |
