1986 Buick Estate vs. 1966 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 433 kg more than 1966 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1966 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Estate | MK II |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
