1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 503 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Holden Commodore | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | Commodore | MK 10 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5044 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1883 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3050 mm |