1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 5 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 48 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 1266 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906. 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. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 906 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 | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | MK 10 | 906 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |