1958 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1959 Mitsubishi A10
To start off, 1959 Mitsubishi A10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. 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, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mitsubishi A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK IX | 1959 Mitsubishi A10 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MK IX | A10 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 34 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2070 mm |
