1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 853 kg more than 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern.
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. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1955 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
| Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
| Model | MK 10 | Wyvern |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2730 mm |
