1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 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 143 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1966 Rover P5. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
Make | Jaguar | Rover |
Model | MK 10 | P5 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |