1955 Ford Vedette vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Vedette 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 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1955 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 348 kg more than 1955 Ford Vedette. 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 (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Vedette | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Vedette | XK |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
