1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 28 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 345 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (176 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK | Comet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 615 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
