1963 Holden EJ vs. 1963 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1963 Holden EJ 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 56 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 316 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Holden EJ | 1963 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | EJ | MK II |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |