1958 Jaguar MK IX vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 53 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 74 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK IX | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | MK IX | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3193 mm |
