1950 Jaguar XK vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jaguar XK | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Comet |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |