1972 Jaguar E Type vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1972 Jaguar E Type is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar E Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar E Type (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar E Type should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 Jaguar E Type.
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, 1972 Jaguar E Type (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar E Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar E Type | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | E Type | Comet |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |