1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 480 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Comet |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
