2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 264 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJ | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3130 mm |