1959 BMW 507 vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (154 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 BMW 507. 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 507 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
