1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1977 Mazda 929
To start off, 1977 Mazda 929 is newer by 18 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 291 kg more than 1977 Mazda 929.
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. 1977 Mazda 929 has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar MK II has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar MK II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mazda 929 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1977 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | MK II | 929 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
