1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 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), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Comet. (82 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 706 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Comet. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XJS | Comet |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
