1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1960 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Corsair | MK II |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |