2006 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XK and 2006 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 190 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XK.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 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, 2006 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar XK | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 294 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 72 L |