1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 255 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | C-Type | Comet |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2630 mm |