1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (420 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 2009 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1500 | XF |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |
