1958 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 32 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK IX. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 124 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK IX. (330 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK IX | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | MK IX | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
