1965 Jaguar MK X vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (197 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 450 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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 X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK X | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | MK X | 740 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
