1962 Jaguar MK X vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 911 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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, 1962 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Jaguar MK X | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK X | Corona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
