1956 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 541 kg more than 1971 Mercury Comet. 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Jaguar MK VIII | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | MK VIII | Comet |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |