1962 Jaguar MK II vs. 1962 Peugeot 403
To start off, both 1962 Jaguar MK II and 1962 Peugeot 403 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 222 kg more than 1962 Peugeot 403. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jaguar MK II | 1962 Peugeot 403 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | MK II | 403 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
