2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 37 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2006 Jaguar XKR 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. 2006 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XKR | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 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 | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3010 mm |
