1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 54 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 26 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (174 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 755 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 2005 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C-Type | E |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
