1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 15 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 57 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 704 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 924 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 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | MK 10 | 924 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 84 L |