1949 Jaguar MK V vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1949 Jaguar MK V. 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar MK V | 1966 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MK V | 600 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 2772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
