1964 Jaguar MK II vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1965 Porsche 912 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 480 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912. 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 II (196 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK II | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK II | 912 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
