1970 Ford Capri vs. 1963 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 7 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, 1963 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. 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, 1963 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1963 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Capri | MK II |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
