1966 Jaguar MK II vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 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 280 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 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 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | MK II | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |