1963 Jensen 541 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jensen 541. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jensen 541 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jensen 541 (129 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jensen 541 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, 1963 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jensen 541 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jensen | Mercury |
Model | 541 | Comet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |