1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1960 Abarth Coupe and 1960 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 860 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1960 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
Model | Coupe | MK II |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |