1961 Jaguar MK X vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 51 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1961 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jaguar MK X. (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK X | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | MK X | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
