1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1983 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Jaguar XJS (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1983 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1983 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1983 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 135 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2600 mm |
