1966 Jaguar MK II vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 152 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar MK II | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | MK II | Celica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |