2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 167 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Montego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
