1964 Jaguar MK II vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 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 36 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 520 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK II | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK II | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2380 mm |
