1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1984 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. 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, 1984 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 99 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
