1997 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1997 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 31 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 (546 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Jaguar XK8 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XK8 | Comet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 546 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |