2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 41 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 299 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2950 mm |