1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 4,738 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (198 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 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 Mercury Comet (382 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJ6 | Comet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4738 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2950 mm |
