1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 193 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 70 | XK |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
