1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 480 kg more than 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE. (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | Imperial | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2909 mm |
