1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 1293 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
Model | 750 | MK 10 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1883 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |