1966 Jaguar MK X vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 19 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 71 more horse power than 1985 Lotus Excel. (181 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1985 Lotus Excel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 725 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lotus Excel. (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar MK X | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | MK X | Excel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 66 L |
