2007 BMW 550 vs. 1962 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1962 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1962 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 171 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Jaguar MK X. (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Jaguar MK X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1962 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | MK X |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
