1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1960 Jaguar MK II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 130 kg more than 1958 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1960 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC 2-Litre | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | 2-Litre | MK II |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 90 L |
