1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 32 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, 1991 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 35 kg more than 1991 Porsche 965.
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, 1991 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | MK II | 965 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
