1965 DKW F 11 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1965 DKW F 11 and 1965 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1965 DKW F 11. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1965 DKW F 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 720 kg more than 1965 DKW F 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Jaguar MK II is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Jaguar MK II. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 DKW F 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 DKW F 11. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 DKW F 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 DKW F 11 | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | DKW | Jaguar |
| Model | F 11 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 63 L |
