2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 36 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
| Model | XK8 | Comet |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |
