1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1982 Toyota Tercel 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 745 kg more than 1982 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jaguar MK II is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Jaguar MK II. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK II | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
