1964 Jaguar MK X vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 216 kg more than 1964 Jaguar MK X.
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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK X. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK X | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | MK X | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3140 mm |
