2004 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 354 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (525 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XK | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Montclair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 602 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3130 mm |