1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1963 Ford Taunus and 1963 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 490 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. 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, 1963 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Taunus | 1963 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Taunus | MK II |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 90 L |
