1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, both 1965 Jaguar MK II and 1965 Simca 1300 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 69 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 454 kg more than 1965 Simca 1300. 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 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK II | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Simca |
| Model | MK II | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| 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 | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
