1964 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 605 kg more than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar E-Type. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar E-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar E-Type | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | E-Type | Comet |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |