1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,918 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (239 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2880 mm |
