1952 Buick 40 vs. 1966 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1966 Jaguar MK II is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1966 Jaguar MK II.
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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1966 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | 40 | MK II |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2900 mm |