1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (377 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 55 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |
