1958 Jaguar XK vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 32 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar XK.
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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar XK | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XK | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
