1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 2200 and 1959 Jaguar MK IX were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 697 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 2200 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 77 L |
