1958 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 615 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK VIII | 911 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
