1966 Ford Consul vs. 1966 Jaguar MK X
To start off, both 1966 Ford Consul and 1966 Jaguar MK X were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 1114 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. 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, 1966 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Consul | 1966 Jaguar MK X | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Consul | MK X |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1181 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |