1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 43 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 90 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 131 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 2007 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 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 | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK 10 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
