1964 AC Cobra vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1965 Jaguar MK II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 440 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra.
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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | AC | Jaguar |
Model | Cobra | MK II |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |