1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Mercury Comet is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 58 kg more than 1948 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Comet. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Comet |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |