1959 Ford 17M vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1959 Ford 17M and 1959 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | 17M | MK II |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |