1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | MK 10 | 220 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 48 L |