1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare 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 165 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Volare. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | MK 10 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
