1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 707 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | MK II | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2980 mm |
