1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 12 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 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 52 kg more than 1964 Jaguar MK 10.
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, 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari (440 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar MK 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1976 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | MK 10 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |
