1966 Jaguar MK X vs. 1978 Lada 1200
To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar MK X (252 HP) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 951 kg more than 1978 Lada 1200. 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, 1966 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar MK X | 1978 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lada |
| Model | MK X | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 39 L |
