1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 249 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Comet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
