1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 42 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante 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 230 kg more than 2001 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
Model | MK II | Esperante |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |