1971 Jensen SP vs. 1971 Mercury Comet

To start off, both 1971 Jensen SP and 1971 Mercury Comet were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 563 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, 1971 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.

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