1975 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1955 Jaguar MK VII
To start off, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 171 kg more than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. 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, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar MK VII. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1955 Jaguar MK VII has manual transmission. 1955 Jaguar MK VII will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 De Tomaso Deauville | 1955 Jaguar MK VII | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
| Model | Deauville | MK VII |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3050 mm |
