1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1959 Ford 12 M and 1959 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 12 M | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | 12 M | XK |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
