1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 37 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK 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 510 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135. 1996 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 135 | XK |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
