2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego.
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 XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego. 2007 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1972 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1972 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJR | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJR | Montego |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 554 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3010 mm |