1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 903 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Corsair | MK 10 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3050 mm |
