1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1965 Jaguar MK II and 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1965 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MK II | 600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 112 L |
