1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 15 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 513 kg more than 1979 Holden Kingswood. 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Kingswood | MK 10 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |
