1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 880 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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 II (196 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1964 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
