1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1958 Land Rover 109 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar MK V (104 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Jaguar MK V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 MK V (244 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | MK V | 109 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
