2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1963 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 592 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar MK X. (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1963 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | MK X |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
