1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 38 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 120 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra 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 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK II | Supra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
