1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1965 Jaguar MK II is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 78 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK II | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | MK II | XK |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
