1965 Jaguar MK X vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 48 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 360 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK X | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | MK X | ATS |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
