1963 Jaguar MK II vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 220 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar MK II | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK II | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
