1966 Jaguar MK X vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar MK X | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK X | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
| 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 | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
