1970 Mercury Comet vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 630 kg more than 1970 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercury Comet | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Mercury | Jaguar |
Model | Comet | XK |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 681 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4794 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1322 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2752 mm |