1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 46 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 35 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (154 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | MK II | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
