2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 56 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ8 | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3010 mm |