1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1973 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (216 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Comet. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 1973 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ6 | Comet |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |