1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1966 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 158 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Fairlane | 1966 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Fairlane | MK II |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2900 mm |
