1956 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 745 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK VIII | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 61 L |
