1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK II is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 511 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | C-Type | MK II |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
