1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 16 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 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 500 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ6 | Comet |
Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2918 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |