1964 Jaguar MK II vs. 1972 Volvo 164
To start off, 1972 Volvo 164 is newer by 8 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 164 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 90 kg more than 1972 Volvo 164.
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, 1972 Volvo 164 (241 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK II. (196 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 164 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 | 1972 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | MK II | 164 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
