1995 BMW M3 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1995 BMW M3 is newer by 31 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1995 BMW M3.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M3. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M3 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:
| 1995 BMW M3 | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | MK 10 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
