1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 438 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | MK II | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |