2008 Jaguar XK vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 39 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 2008 Jaguar XK 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. 2008 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XK | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Montego |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 85 L |