1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 240 kg more than 1960 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Crown Victoria | MK II |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
