1963 Jaguar MK X vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 Toyota Cressida is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (129 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 680 kg more than 1987 Toyota Cressida. 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 X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar MK X | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK X | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3780 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
