1982 Jaguar XJR vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1982 Jaguar XJR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 320 kg more than 1982 Jaguar XJR.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Jaguar XJR | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJR | Comet |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
