1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1964 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 555 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1964 Jaguar MK II (196 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 1964 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | 12 M | MK II |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
