1958 Jaguar XK vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar XK weights approximately 506 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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 XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar XK | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Corona |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
