1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1972 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Mercury Comet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Comet weights approximately 205 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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 Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1972 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | Type-C | Comet |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
