1961 Jaguar MK X vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK X (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Excel. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 733 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel. 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, 1961 Jaguar MK X (390 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Excel. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK X | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | MK X | Excel |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 31 L |
