2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. Both 2005 Jaguar S-Type and 1955 Mercury Montclair are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | S-Type | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2980 mm |