1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1965 Jaguar MK II is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 235 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1965 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1800 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |
