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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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 | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |
