2005 BMW 745 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 745 | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 745 | MK II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
