1963 Jaguar MK II vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 33 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal 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 130 kg more than 1996 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal 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 | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | MK II | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
