1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall VX4 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 194 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 963 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1962 Vauxhall VX4 has manual transmission. 1962 Vauxhall VX4 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 | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
Model | MK 10 | VX4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |