1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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, 1968 Holden Monaro (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Monaro | MK 10 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |
