1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1968 Fiat 125 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 490 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. 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, 1965 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 125 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
