1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. 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 12 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 750 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK II | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | MK II | Elan |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
