1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1963 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1963 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1963 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 1750 | MK II |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |