1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1967 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 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 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 105 kg more than 1952 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Comet |
Year Released | 1952 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1400 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 |