2004 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 172 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (383 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Monterey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5768 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 | 525 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3160 mm |
