1966 Jaguar MK X vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, both 1966 Jaguar MK X and 1966 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK X 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, 1966 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar MK X | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | MK X | Comet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |