1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1963 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 6 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 101 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 1963 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | AMC | Jaguar |
Model | Hornet | MK II |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 2482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |