2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 332 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar S-Type | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | S-Type | Monterey |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |