1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 168 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 851 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | MK 10 | Capri |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2570 mm |