1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 14 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 30 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Jaguar MK II | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
Model | MK II | Montrose |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |