2004 Jaguar XK vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK 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 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 138 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 XK (541 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XK | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Montego |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1833 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3010 mm |