1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 19 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 38 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | MK II | 924 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |