1964 Jaguar MK X vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 48 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (304 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1964 Jaguar MK X. 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, 2012 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK X. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 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 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK X | 740 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
