1954 Jaguar XK vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1954 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Jaguar XK | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK | Comet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 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 | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |