1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1966 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 24 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 147 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1966 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | 75 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 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 | 1305 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
