1966 Jaguar MK II vs. 1966 Porsche 904
To start off, both 1966 Jaguar MK II and 1966 Porsche 904 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 750 kg more than 1966 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar MK II | 1966 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK II | 904 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
