1964 Jaguar MK X vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 49 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 160 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK X. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series 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 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK X | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
