1966 Jaguar MK II vs. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 33 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas weights approximately 348 kg more than 1966 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas 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 | 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | MK II | Vanden Plas |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3000 mm |
