2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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 XJ (525 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ | Montego |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3010 mm |
