2008 BMW 550 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 43 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 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 210 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, 2008 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | MK II |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
