1964 Jaguar MK X vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, both 1964 Jaguar MK X and 1964 Rover P5 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 170 kg more than 1964 Rover P5. 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 X (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar MK X | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Jaguar | Rover |
Model | MK X | P5 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 105 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 | 1890 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |