1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 23 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 85 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. (123 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MK II | 300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
