1964 Austin Princess vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 730 kg more than 1960 Jaguar MK II.
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 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | Princess | MK II |
Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |