1964 Jaguar MK II vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1968 Plymouth GTX is newer by 4 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 147 kg more than 1964 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK II. (196 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK II | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | MK II | GTX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
