1963 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 446 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, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jaguar S-Type | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | S-Type | Comet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |