2005 Jaguar XKR vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XKR is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1954 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 XKR (541 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XKR | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XKR | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2980 mm |