2007 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 37 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 235 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ6 (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ6 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercury |
Model | XJ6 | Comet |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |