1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1972 Jaguar E Type
To start off, 1972 Jaguar E Type is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar E Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar E Type (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar E Type should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar E Type weights approximately 630 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1972 Jaguar E Type (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar E Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1972 Jaguar E Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1200 | E Type |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 81 L |
