1966 Jaguar MK II vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 45 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 653 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 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 | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK II | 750 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
